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HR Practice in Bangladesh: Stay Home, Stay Safe
HR Practice in Bangladesh: Stay Home, Stay Safe
Executive summary
by International Business Agriculture and Technology trust in 2002. There are five faculties to
offer various undergraduate and post graduate courses. Exponential increase in demand and
established Northern University Bangladesh in order to bring quality education within the reach
of students with modest economic means. Sponsored and founded by International Business
Agriculture & Technology (IBAT) Trust now known as NUB Trust (NUBT), a registered, non-
political, non-profit voluntary organization. Northern University Bangladesh (NUB) was set up
in 2002 with the slogan „Knowledge for Innovation and Change‟ The University also is shaped
by The NUB has about eight thousand students with six departments and 20 worthy
programmers including four campuses in Dhaka and two others in Rajshahi and Khulna each
under the leadership of its Vice-chancellor Prof Dr. M. ShamsulHaque. the unique resources
available through its location in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh.Private universities have
always been branded as a profit making organization by no private university students and older
generations. Regardless of the disdain, private universities have constantly proven themselves to
be a worthwhile asset to man and country; providing higher education to the knowledge hungry
backbone for the nation. The recent terrorist attack on the Holi Artisan in Dhaka has left an
indelible mark on the psyche of the Bangladeshi nation. This effect is more visible for Northern
students from South Asia and especially Muslim countries. Our Northern University education
department is facing so many problems due to terrorism. Our Northern University educational
activities are affected. A rise in negative word of mouth among the masses is taking place
related to the entry of students into the campus are the talk of town. Exploitation of loopholes,
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. BACKGROUD...........................................................................................................................4
3. NEED ASSESSMENT......................................................................................................................12
4. EXISTING ARRENGEMENT.....................................................................................................18
6. REALIZATION................................................................................................................................26
BACKGROUD
The leaves of the trees grew greener, and flower buds began to blossom to the advent of the
season of rebirth. In this beautiful lustrous day, the Vice Chancellor of Northern University of
Bangladesh, Prof. Dr. Anwar Hossain, stepped into his private car and started off for campus.
Pushing through the congested traffic of Dhaka, Dr. Anwar quietly arrived at the campus of
Northern University, the multi-storied glass exterior building on 3/18, Iqbal Road, Asad Avenue,
Mohammadpur. There was tempest brewing in his mind and all he could do was stay silent and
The terrorist threats and attacks by the ISIS on the soil of Bangladesh have everyone on high
alert and fear. The vice chancellor fears for the safety of his students and faculties and for the
reputation of his university as students from Northern University have been claimed to be
involved in the incident Dr. Anwar has heard talks of unethical practices taking place amongst
the campus grounds under his supervision. Private universities have always been branded as a
profit making organization by no private university students and older generations. Regardless of
the disdain, private universities have constantly proven themselves to be a worthwhile asset to
man and country; providing higher education to the knowledge hungry students, creating a
source of employment to thousands of Bangladeshis and establishing a strong backbone for the
nation.
The recent terrorist attack on the Holi Artisan in Dhaka has left an indelible mark on the psyche
of the Bangladeshi nation. Needless to say, terrorism and violent acts have become a way of life
in Bangladesh today and no one is suffering from this more than the student of this country.
There are many causes of terrorism in Bangladesh. Bangladesh faced so many problems during
terrorist attack. Not only economically but other fields like education, tourism, industries and
This effect is more visible for Northern students from South Asia and especially Muslim
countries. Our Northern University education department is facing so many problems due to
terrorism. There are so many security problems even in Northern University. Regulators have
paid a visit to Dhaka‟s Northern University, which is facing flak after several of its students were
Educational institutions across Bangladesh have held rallies and events voicing their rejection of
terrorism, sympathy for the victims and taking a stance for love and compassion; students,
established by International Business Agriculture and Technology trust in 2002. There are five
faculties to offer various undergraduate and post graduate courses. Northern University
Bangladesh welcomes international students and makes every effort to assist them to get
admitted in its academic programs, special consideration is given to the students from SAARC
countries, South and South-East Asia. The NUB has about eight thousand students with six
departments and 20 worthy programmers including four campuses in Dhaka and two others in
Rajshahi and Khulna each under the leadership of its Vice-chancellor Prof Dr. M.
ShamsulHaque. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), the NUB has BSc
in Computer Science and Engineering and BSc in Electronics and Communication Engineering
departments.
The university launched functions comprising the latest courses in its academic disciplines
focusing both national and global issues to face the prevailing challenges of the country‟s
education sector in the 21st century. Regarding this, being satisfied with NUB‟s academic
performance, the UGC has recently signed an agreement with NUB to provide „Research Fund‟
for the university to roll its standard of education towards the apex level.
History In 2002, a group of eminent academics recognized this exponential increase in demand
education within the reach of students with modest economic means. Sponsored and founded by
International Business Agriculture & Technology (IBAT) Trust now known as NUB Trust
(NUBT), a registered, non-political, non-profit voluntary organization, NUB made its foray in to
the field of higher education and established itself as a centre for excellence.
Presently, Northern University Bangladesh (NUB) has 5 Faculties situated within the Dhaka
Metropolitan city with its Permanent Campus near Haji camp at Ashkona, Dakshin Khan.
Northern University Bangladesh has affiliations & accreditations with international institutions
in its effort to provide education that can provide students with all the tools needed to face the
challenges in any chosen career from any specialized field & the global industry.
Northern University Bangladesh is now owned and managed by a group of academics under the
illustrious and reputable banner of NUB Trust, who intend to not only provide higher education
to the deserving students with moderate means but also aims to mould individuals with a specific
skill set along with the value of social responsibility. Northern University Bangladesh believes in
building a better future for the citizens of Bangladesh by enhancing its socio-economic
be basic yet exceptionally powerful. The point is to help students separate the greatest learning
from the educator through clear and exact strategies that can encourage achievement in the
tools including lectures, seminar, workshops, case studies and field trips are the usual modes of
activities that are adopted by the university consistently. The university also collaborated with
different organizations that added value to its brand in order to regain recognition as one of the
top private institutions in Bangladesh. Northern University has, as discussed above, collaborated
with international and national organizations that would help in regaining the institution‟s
Most quality control is exercised through administrative review by the departmental head or
chairman, or deans of the university. Recently Northern University got accredited by LCCI
International Qualification, Pearson Education, and has collaborated with universities like
University of Putra Malaysia and UniMAP. Northern University was recognized as the first
digital university in Bangladesh. Northern University is also opened its Quality Assurance Cell
Frequent charity and social services work performed by Northern University will ensure its
contribution to the society and further prove private universities are a beneficial ingredient in the
development of Bangladesh. In order to improve business, Northern University has improved its
stakeholders.
phone and fell heavily on his chair and spent the next few moments staring upwards
Gulshan terrorist attack that claimed 24 lives, where the attackers were later revelead to
The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Bangladeshi higher education
For Bachelors Programs: Minimum GPA 2.5 in both SSC and HSC or equivalent
examinations or „O‟ level in five subjects and „A‟ level in two subjects with minimum
NUB Provides tuition fee waiver up to 100% based on the result of SSC & HSC
examination.
Merit scholarship is based on the semester final results. Generous financial assistance is
also available for poor and meritorious students from IBAT Trust.
All payments must be made at „ShahjalalIslami Bank‟ or any other prescribed bank
University Authority reserves the rights to change the fee structure at any time specially
20% scholarship on tuition fee for Siblings and Special waiver for wards of Freedom
Fighters.
Admission & others fee Tk. 16,500/- for undergraduates & Tk. 11,000/- for
postgraduates programs.
Computer Lab & Library Fee Tk. 5000/- (For Undergraduate) Tk. 2500/- .
Admission & others fee: Tk. 15,500/- for Undergraduates & Tk. 10,500/-.
Admission requirements for undergraduate programs Minimum GPA 2.50 both in SSC &
HSC or equivalent exams. Minimum five subjects in „O‟ level & two subjects in „A‟ level
with minimum „B‟ grade in 4 subjects and minimum „C‟ grade in 3 subjects.
Minimum GPA 2.5 both in SSC & HSC or equivalent exams with science group and
Required papers/documents for admission All academic Transcripts & Certificates and
Payment mode in each semester & installment: 40% payable during registration (to
confirm registration), 30% payable before Mid-term Exam and 30% payable before Final
Exam.
Northern University Bangladesh (NUB) was set up in 2002 with the slogan „Knowledge
The registered office of Northern University Bangladesh is at Sher Tower and Beside
Registered office, the NUB has three other campuses in Dhaka City.
The NUB has about eight thousand students with six departments and 20 worthy
programmers including four campuses in Dhaka and two others in Rajshahi and Khulna
Around 600 students, 15 full-time teachers, 17 part-time teachers, 150 more computers
with two computers labs, a rich library with a lot of text and reference books, and free-
internet facilities.
the Department.
The Faculty includes around 400 students, nine full-time teachers, thirteen part-time
teachers.
A total of 313 meritorious teachers, most of them are full-timers, graduated from
different renowned universities like BUET, University of Dhaka and foreign universities,
Pearson Education, and has collaborated with universities like University of Putra
NEED ASSESSMENT
1. Terrorism and violent acts have become a way of life in Bangladesh, today and no one is
2. A rise in negative word of mouth among the mass is taking place regarding the admission
3. The vice chancellor fears for the safety of his students as students from Northern
4. The education quality and the standard of facilities are not at its peak. Also the
authorities are worried about the service quality that they are providing their
students.
5. Bangladesh faced so many problems during terrorist attack. Mainly the private
universities. Because there is an accusation that the students of private universities are
7. This effect is more visible for Northern students from South Asia and especially Muslim
countries. Our Northern University education department is facing so many problems due
to terrorism.
8. The problems within the university, spreading of negative publicity, accusations of wrong
doings and business, and most of all, the terrorist threat looming.
9. The tax burdens on private universities are very high, and in a country that is striving for
10. As Northern University has several campus and there is a rule for one permanent campus
campus.
MAIN ISSUE
How can DR Anwar , solve the issues regarding
spreading of negative publicity, accusations of
wrong doings and business, and most of all, the
terrorist threat looming, which is hampering the
reputation of Northern university?
Yes
Yes it is correctable through employee development, by giving them proper training and
Employee development is the most cost effective solution that can be applied.
Exploitation of loopholes, bribery and unfair practice are key reason thus developing
2. The education quality and the standard of facilities are not at its peak. Also the
authorities are worried about the service quality that they are providing their
students.
No
No need because the education quality and the stranded of facilities receive by the
3. Bangladesh faced so many problems during terrorist attack. Mainly the private
universities. Because there is an accusation that the students of private universities are
Yes, because they are the one who are involved accusation.
4. As Northern University has several campus and there is a rule for one permanent campus
campus.
Yes
Yes, it was possible as they could have started their work on their permanent campus a
lot earlier.
5. This effect is more visible for Northern students from South Asia and especially Muslim
countries. Our Northern University education department is facing so many problems due
to terrorism.
Yes
No.
6. The tax burdens on private universities are very high, and in a country that is striving for
No.
No.
EXISTING ARRENGEMENT
Educational institutions all across Bangladesh have held rallies and events voicing their rejection
Terrorism, sympathy for the victims and taking a stance for love and compassion;
students,teachers and employees from Northern University around the nation. At the Central
ShaheedMinar, Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said cultural practices should be increased
in all Education institutions four country in a bid to eradicate the ideology of militancy. Northern
University would play a pivotal Role in countering terrorism and militant activities in
Bangladesh. Northern was committed to cracking down on anyone misguiding students at their
University. “The presence of all students of Northern University is to show support for the
Families of the victims and it is a message that education Institutions are against terrorism.
Pros:Of course cultural practice is solution, because if the students can respect other people,
other religions and cultures they will have a broader mind and comprehensive thinking.
Cons: Public places like university can have extremist people thus cross cultural practice might
trigger them.
NUB Provides tuition fee waiver up to 100% based on the result of SSC & HSC examination.
Sibling would get 25% waiver on tuition fees of each student. Merit scholarship is based on the
Semester final results. Enrolment in a course or a program creates a binding agreement to follow
academic regulations and payment of fees and charges. Tuition fees must be paid in advance or
by installment if it is agreed. Tuition fees are not refundable after the commencement of a
course. If a course is not conducted by the university, there will be a full refund of tuition fees
generous financial assistance is also available for poor and meritorious students from IBATrrust.
Pros:Nub provides tuition fee waiver up to 100% based on the academic result and would get
waiver sibling on tuition fees. It is a good system for sibling‟s student. And they can afford their
Cons:On the semester first tuition fee paid in advance. This is a major problem. And another
The University also is shaped by the unique resources available through its location in Dhaka,
The capital city of Bangladesh. The registered office of Northern University Bangladesh is at
SherTower and Beside Registered office, the NUB has three other campuses in Dhaka City.
Northern university provides quality education in their every department. The NUB has about
Eight thousand students with six departments and 20 worthy programmers including four
Campuses in Dhaka and two others inRajshahi and Khulna each under the leadership of its Vice-
Pros:NUBhave three campuses all over the Bangladesh which is why they have the privilege to
Cons:According to the UGC every private university must have a permanent campus. But NUB
The NUB and UK-based Nottingham Trent University signed recently an agreement for
collaboration in terms of offering LLB (Hons) degree in United Kingdom. Academic degrees and
Academic designations of the NUB are recognized by the United Kingdom (UK), Canada,
Australia and North American Universities. Students of the University can easily transfer their
credits to any university of the world. NUB Treasurer M Abu BakarSiddique said, "We are
trying our best to provide quality education in the country". "Our board of trustee is also an
Pros:NUB makes sure their student get some opportunity higher in education. Student can
Cons: When NUB carries on credit transfer system, student can try to transfercredit to better
Northern University has recently collaborated with LCCI and Pearson to get accreditation,
theUniversity has improved its admission process by introducing a new online admission process
And has also collaborated with Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy to increase
the.
Pros: NUB applied foraccreditation. NUB has to improve their education quality to get
Cons: NUB recruits based on qualification. They don‟t follow standard faculty ability and
Responsibilities.
The Bangladesh government had proposed a VAT on higher education earlier last year – which
Was later, revised due to protests. The government has since then been very active in its stride to
Augment the education system. Quality of private education is a big factor in the augmentation
of the private university education system. Bangladesh government has initiated UGC – which is
Mandatory for private universities to report to. The UGC is responsible to provide the
Government with regular updates regarding the quality and standard of education. The Ministry
Pros:In 2015 government had proposed a vat on higher education. Government can have huge
tax revenue and can use the money for betterment of the education system.
decision.And every student protest government try to no put vat on education. And because of
the corruption the money won‟t be used as it was supposed to use and students should not have
taking place regarding the admission procedure of Northern University. Apparently, cases
of corruption related to the entry of students into the campus are the talk of town.
Exploitation of loopholes, bribery and unfair practices are key reasons to the negative
codes of professional and personal conduct that not only stay in compliance with all
regulations and laws that govern your business, but also moral codes of conduct that
include honesty, diversity, compassion, and good citizenship. Both of these aspects
provide two main functions for your business. Unethical behavior can cost the company
in terms of lower stock prices, fewer customers, and inability to do business with those
Training and Development plan: First of all, identify the different types of ethical
training we can include - All quality training begins with a training needs analysis. In the
case of ethics training for employees, you might consider focusing on one or more of the
following areas:
Ethical conduct, both in and out of the office, Customer privacy and data protection,
Keep in mind, too, that ethics training is not a “one and done” solution to a single
concrete issue. The goal of different types of ethics training is to teach employees to
make good decisions that are consistent with your company‟s culture. This may need to
2. Leadership training - Ethical leaders are committed to working with ethical employees.
Chances are good they have some ideas about what they‟d like to focus on. Get
leadership involved and committed from the very beginning. These core leadership
practices include: Being a role model, Making an impact, Focusing on following a vision,
program by, Define the needs of their organization from a leadership standpoint. ( VC ,
and older generations. Regardless of the disdain, private universities have constantly
thousands of Bangladeshis and establishing a strong backbone for the nation officers
should know about Technology, Verbal & Written Communication, Organization, Time
Technical skills - As used here, technical skill implies an understanding of, and
proficiency in, a specific kind of activity, particularly one involving methods, processes,
procedures, or techniques.
Human skill - As used here, human skill is the executive‟s ability to work effectively as a
group member and to build cooperative effort within the team he leads.
4. Academic and teaching Methods - The NUB has about eight thousand students with six
departments and 20 worthy programmers including four campuses in Dhaka and two
others in Rajshahi and Khulna each under the leadership of its Vice-chancellor Prof Dr.
the Department. The Faculty includes around 400 students, nine full-time
teachers,thirteen part-time teachers, modern classroom and four lab facilities. multimedia
projector with employment-oriented BBA, MBA and MBM courses. NUB law
5. Cultural Practices: Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said cultural practices should
be increased in all education institutions of our country in a bid to eradicate the ideology
of militancy. Northern University would play a pivotal role in countering terrorism and
(PUAB), said all private universities will take necessary steps to prevent terrorism.
university.
The authority must give the students a course about different culture and why they should
respect other cultures. The lack of knowledge caused the students to commit such kind of
activity, if they were properly trained, had knowledge they wouldn‟t be involved in
big factor in the augmentation of the private university education system. Bangladesh
government has initiated UGC – which is mandatory for private universities to report to.
The UGC is responsible to provide the government with regular updates regarding the
quality and standard of education. The Ministry of Education (MoE) is the ultimate
so the management should focus on the quality of education than profit. By giving them
training on what an educational management authority should do, NUB can handle their
teachers and students as well as their image which is in the verge of collapse.
REALIZATION 1:
Most importantly, a rise in negative word of mouth among the masses is taking place regarding
the admission procedure of Northern University. Apparently, cases of corruption related to the
entry of students into the campus are the talk of town. Exploitation of loopholes, bribery and
unfair practices are key reasons to the negative word of mouth about Northern University.
Firstly the employee development needs are prioritized for not engaging in any kind of
corruption. That‟s why we should develop a new code of conduct for the NUB or make sure the
current one is followed by the employees properly. Another thing NUB can do is increasing the
incentives. Which will help the employees to not involve in any kind of unethical works.
Secondly, resources are allocated in priority order until they are exhausted. NUB has lots of
resources. So, they should allocated it effectively and efficiently. Also they should remember
that resources are not unlimited that‟s why they should prioritize their problems then act
accordingly. As we know making a new code of conduct will take a lots of time also it will use
lots of resources. So they should first try to work on existing one. Also there is always a second
option which is increasing the incentives. If the NUB authority wants they can increase it. Which
Thirdly, the surviving programs have to be well integrated into proper working plan. Basically,
as it is a moral point of view nobody can help them until and they are willing to help themselves.
So, the authority can do only one thing which is making a new code of conduct or try to
implement properly the existing one. On the other hand they can increase the incentives
programs.
REALIZATION 2:
Leadership training which is really important for any organization. Ethical leaders are committed
to working with ethical employees. Chances are good they have some ideas about what they‟d
like to focus on. Get leadership involved and committed from the very beginning. These core
leadership practices include: Being a role model, making an impact. Focusing on following a
Firstly, the employee development needs should be prioritized for viable candidates whom are
selected for the leadership roles in the organization. Because an organization cannot focus on all
higher level employees who are willing to be a leader. There should be some quality inherited in
a leader. So, the organization should focus on whom have the potential.
Secondly, resources are allocated in priority order until they are exhausted. As, the organization
not selected for everyone to be a leader, so the NUB can invest their resources on the potential
Thirdly, the surviving programs have to be well integrated into proper working plan. As
leadership quality is something which is rely on anyone by birth. So the organization can find out
the persons core leadership qualities. Then they can work on the deficiencies. Also it will help
REALIZATION 3:
Third realization we have is Cultural Practices. Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said
cultural practices should be increased in all education institutions of our country in a bid to
eradicate the ideology of militancy. The authority must give the students a course about different
culture and why they should respect other cultures. The lack of knowledge caused the students to
commit such kind of activity, if they were properly trained, had knowledge they wouldn‟t be
Firstly, the employees need to understand every culture deserve same kind of acceptance. So, the
authority should make a plan and make it obvious for all employees and students to give respect
to other cultural people. If needed they can arrange training and development for the employees.
On the other hand they can offer a course on culture for better understand. Also they can arrange
Secondly, resources are allocated in priority order until they are exhausted. As resources are not
unlimited that‟s why they have to decide which group first they want to educate about culture.
As there are lots of foreign student comes from different countries so it would be better to give
Thirdly, the surviving programs have to be well integrated into proper working plan. As the
institution will give cultural training to the students. They first focus on offering a new course
along with seminars. Also they can give training to their administrative level people. Because
REALIZATION 4:
As we know Northern University has different campuses and there are 44 full-time teachers, 27
part-time teachers, updated syllabus, information-enriched library, central AC, pharmacists in the
country Head of the Department. The Faculty includes around 400 students, nine full-time
teachers, thirteen part-time teachers, modern classroom and four lab facilities. Multimedia
projector with employment-oriented BBA, MBA and MBM courses. NUB law department has
Firstly, as we here focusing on teachers so we have to select our training and development for
them. Which is NUB may has lots of PhD. holder faculties but it is not obvious that all well-
educated teacher can interact with the students properly or deliver their lectures as students are
required. So, the institution can arrange some training and development program for the faculties
Secondly, resources are allocated in priority order until they are exhausted. So, the authority
should make a list of faculties who needed the training most. For this information which faculties
are good enough in delivering lecture they can run a faculty evaluation by the students. Which
Thirdly, the surviving programs have to be well integrated into proper working plan. So, if they
want to have a good faculties they should focus on the faculties who are capable enough to